Cybersecurity Rising Star
Cybersecurity Rising Star
The Rising Star is a newcomer to cybersecurity leadership and demonstrates a commitment to either building cyber awareness, launching bold new cybersecurity programs/initiatives or challenging existing norms to improve cybersecurity within their organization.
Cyber Innovator
Cyber Innovator
The Cyber Innovator advances cybersecurity through the thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies, frameworks or novel approaches. This category honors nominees who have gone beyond maintaining security posture to reimagining how cyber risk is managed, whether by integrating zero trust principles, automation, AI-driven capabilities, new governance models or cross-agency collaboration into their security strategies.
Cyber Defender
Cyber Defender
The Cyber Defender demonstrates a commitment to fostering a cyber-aware culture within their organization, prioritizes cyber hygiene, and advocates for best cybersecurity practices, funding and resources. The Cyber Defender has either established or is on their way to establishing themselves as a leading expert in federal cybersecurity trends, pain points and solutions.
Cyber Leader
Cyber Leader
The Cyber Leader award recognizes outstanding leadership. This person inspires others to see a vision for a safe and secure cyber world in and out of the federal government through developing and upskilling the workforce.
CISO of the Year
CISO of the Year
The CISO of the Year award honors a visionary leader who goes the extra mile to empower their organization to enhance cybersecurity measures. This individual is an architect of cybersecurity excellence, championing the implementation of robust security protocols and strategically aligning security efforts with overarching business objectives.
